Scott Clemmensen will start in goal for the Devils against the Islanders Saturday night at Nassau Coliseum.

Although coach Brent Sutter and GM Lou Lamoriello won't tip their hands, it is expected that Martin Brodeur will make his first start in almost four months Thursday night at the Prudential Center against the Colorado Avalanche. It would be Brodeur's first game since tearing a tendon in his left biceps on Nov. 1.

Defenseman Paul Martin (upper body muscle pull) will not play against the Islanders. Martin will sit out his fourth straight game, but could be back by Thursday. Martin Brodeur and Bryce Salvador did not take part in Saturday's morning skate at Nassau Coliseum.